SeaWorld: Christmas shows, Santa's Fireside Feast and New Year's Eve Twilight Party among special events. Go to seaworldparks.com/seaworldsanantonio or call 800-700-7786.

Alamo Bowl: See the Texas Longhorns play Oregon State in the Valero Alamo Bowl Dec. 29. Go to alamobowl.com.

Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle: In the plaza below the offices of Army North commanders, families can visit the resident deer, peacocks, ducks and geese. Bring carrots and bird seed. To get on post, show a driver's license and proof of insurance. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays, noon-6 p.m. on weekends.